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Ruler vs Ruled - What's the difference?

ruler | ruled |

As a noun ruler

is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.

As an adjective ruled is

having printed lines.

As a verb ruled is

past tense of rule.

ruler

English

(ruler)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.
  • A person who rules or governs; a person who exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

    • Usage notes

    In American English, the word "ruler" is often used specifically to refer to such a measuring device that is one foot (12 inches) long. Used in contrast with "yardstick" and "meter stick."

    Synonyms

    * (measuring instrument) rule.

    Hyponyms

    * duke * emperor * Highness * king * queen * grand duke * prince * princess * monarch * tyrant * See also

    External links

    * * * (commonslite) 1000 English basic words

    ruled

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Having printed lines.
    • a letter on ruled paper
  • (geometry, of a surface) Being a scroll; being such that through every point of S'' there is a straight line that lies on ''S .

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (rule)
    • She ruled over her children firmly but gently.

    Anagrams

    * English adjectives